Apply for Fedliving student accommodation
Learn about eligibility, costs, key dates and how to apply for student res.
Who can apply to live on res?
You must be enrolled or intending to enrol in a Federation course, or be a full-time student at another higher education institution, to apply. You'll find the full selection guidelines in the Fedliving residences admissions and allocation criteria (PDF 189 KB). Travelling to another campus for placement? You don't need to apply for student res – you can just go ahead and book short-term accommodation.
Contract options for 2026
Academic year (22 February to 6 November)
Semester 1 (22 February to 19 June)
Semester 2 (10 July to 7 November)
12-month (2 February 2026 to 1 February 2027)
Medical students at Monash Gippsland (30 January to 13 November)
Summer accommodation is also available for eligible residents – applications will open later this year.
Apply now
Semester 2 2026 applications are now being accepted. Get yours in early to secure your first preference.
Student accommodation fees
2026 weekly rate (includes GST)
Bella Guerin Hall: $245
Peter Lalor Hall: $245
Camp St Campus studio apartment: $315
Camp St Campus four-bedroom apartment: $280
Victoria Street Motel or Mansion: $252
Victoria Street Mansion (partnered accommodation): $322
All bills (utilities and internet) are included in the weekly rate.
2026 weekly rate (includes GST)
Halls (standard): $259
Halls (ensuite): $280
Halls (partnered accommodation): $329
All bills (utilities and internet) are included in the weekly rate.
2026 weekly rate (includes GST)
Halls of Residence (standard): $217
Halls of Residence (ensuite): $245
West Residence: $210
West Residence (partnered accommodation): $420
North Residence (standard): $210
North Residence (ensuite): $245
All bills (utilities and internet) are included in the weekly rate.
Application fee: $30 (non-refundable)
Acceptance fee: $550
Linen and crockery pack: $100
Late payment: $55
Early arrival / late departure (per night): $45
After-hours lockout: $50
Replacement swipe card: $45
Parking permit (Mt Helen): $150
Parking permit (Camp St): $175
Parking permit (Berwick): $150
Payments
If you don't pay your fees by the due date, you may be sent an overdue notice and charged a late fee. We may also withhold assessment results, testamurs and academic transcripts, cancel your enrolment, and exclude you from course completion or graduation. (See Section 52 of the Federation University Australia Statute 2021 for details.)
Fedliving application FAQs
Applications open every August for the following year. It’s best to apply early so you don’t miss out.
Yes. You can list your preferences in your application and you’ll be offered the highest option that’s available.
Use an email you check often and won’t lose access to because Fedliving will send you important updates.
We'll send you an offer via email after we receive and process your application.
We accept students from other universities, as long as they’re studying full‑time. Download the Fedliving residences admissions and allocation criteria (PDF 188 KB) if you'd like more info.
Yes – just fill out the expression of interest form.
You must accept your offer via the Fedliving Portal by the deadline listed in the offer email. Use the username and password from your application, and make sure you pay the acceptance fee.
If you've changed your mind about living on res, please email fedliving@federation.edu.au so we can cancel your application.
We'll probably try to contact you, but if we can't get in touch, your offer might be cancelled and you may need to reapply.
No, deferrals aren’t available. If your study plans change, let us know and reapply when you're ready.